From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter from H.M. Hobson, Ltd. regarding the supply of a Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage and a mix-up with a dashboard unit.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\2\ Scan069 | |
| Date | 2nd May 1927 | |
| +4038 CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 4670. (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON." H.M. HOBSON, LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF Hobson KS Petrol Telegage AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. LONDON AND WORKS: WOLVERHAMPTON. 29 & 31, VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. 2nd May, 1927. ENCLO. OUR REF. AJO/AML YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/LG. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Experimental Department, Derby. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 29th ult., we note that the tank calibrated by Mr. Moss and the tank to F.75248 are identical. The position therefore at the present moment is that you require one dash board unit to go with the tank unit which you have now in your Stores, and which we find was intended for Mr. Day, but was unfortunately sent to you instead of to CamachaHenry Royce's office in West Wittering, West WitteringHenry Royce's home town. This is being prepared and will be forwarded to you in a few days. Another complete Hobson K-S Telegage comprising the tank unit, air line, dash unit, etc., is being assembled and will also be sent to you in approximately seven days. We understand this latter instrument is for your | ||